SU-27 Family

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1. Initial Development Prototypes:

T-10

bureau designation for the aircraft, two initial prototypes built
for PFI program before selected. While all development aircraft are
designated T-10-serial number, T-10sans
suffixis often used
to refer to the initial prototypes. Followed by two prototype
aircraft at Zhukovsky, and batch of five experimental aircraft by
Komsomolsk-on-Amur factory (now: KnAAPO) plus one static airframe.
NATO ASCC codename FLANKER-A

based on T-10S design, Su-27 production standard version, with
original air-to-ground capability. Initially produced for both PVO
and VVS, later VVS only, at Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Often referred to as
Su-27, without suffix -S.

Su-27P

Su-27 production standard version for PVO, without air-to-ground
weapons control system and wiring. Produced for PVO only at
Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Often referred to as Su-27, without suffix -P.

Su-27PD

Sole Su-27P prototype fitted with inflight refuelling probe. Later
it was used by the ‘Test Pilot’ aerobatic display team, its radar
and combat capabilities having been removed.

Su-27UB

basic training two seater version, one static and two flying
prototypes built. Series production at Irkutsk.

Su-27SK

export version of Su-27S, N001E radar, modified IFF system, payload
upgraded to 8,000 kg, strengthened front wheel and different tyres
for the main gear. Gardenia ECM system optional instead of the
Sorbitsya. Also with various localization options.

Su-27UBK

export version Su-27UB, with payload and wheel strengthening
improvements identical to the Su-27SK

Su-27SMK

Proposed modernized export version based on the Su-27SK variant
incorporating some of the improvements of the Su-27K and Su-27M.
Phase I: increase internal fuel capacity to 9965 kg by fitting
larger fuel cells, enable two 2,000 litre drop tanks, retractable
refueling probe, increase number of hardpoints from 10 to 12, and
modified N001M radar with R-77 capability. Phase II: integration of
guided air-to-surface weapons and externally mounted weapons control
system pod. Additional options included the Zhuk-27 radar, uprated
engines, upgraded FBW control system and canards. One prototype
converted by KnAAPO in 1995 from Su-27SK fitting the IFR probe.

Su-27SMK

Second try for a multi-role Su-27SK, largely similar to the earlier
Su-27SMK. Instead of Zhuk-27 radar, it is fitted with the N001VEP
radar and firecontrol system, which has identical capabilities as
the Zhuk-27 system. The cockpit is similar to the Su-30MKK with a
third MFD.

Su-27SM

Russian domestic version of the Su-30MK2-based SMK mid-life upgrade,
with N001V radar which has an additional search/detection mode with
greater range. Entering service today.

Su-27SM2

Stage two of the Su-27SM upgrade program. The Su-27SM2 upgrade
package on offer to the Russian air force includes the NIIP Irbis
radar, weapons system and engines of the Su-27BM (Su-35).

Su-27UBM

upgraded version for PVO/VVS of Su-27UB, based on Su-30KN but
without the IFR probe, 10 aicraft have to be rebuild until the end
of 2001

Su-27UBM1

Upgraded version for Belarus of Su-27UB developed by 588th Aircraft
Repair Plant and Russian Avionics design bureau.Similar to the
Su-30KN upgrade: improved interface, digital control systems,
air-to-ground precision guided weapons, RVV-AE air-to-air missiles,
5x 5in MFD instead of the monochrome TV display, upgraded N001 with
new modes and improved detection ranges. So far two aircraft have
been upgraded.

export version of Su-30, 8 sold to India in 1997, but only in
standard Su-27UB with retractable air refueling probe, next 10 with
some French and Israeli systems in 1999. Aicraft from both batches
planned to be rebuild to Su-30MKI standard, but ultimately traded in
for new built aircraft.

Su-30K2

planned training version, side by side seats like Su-27KUB,
assembling works on first prototype started in 1998, but was
abandoned

Su-30KI

KnAAPO/Sukhoi proposed single seat export version for Indonesia,
incorporating the Su-27SMK phase I changes. Prototype rebuilt by
KnAAPO from its Su-27SMK demonstrator, first flown on June 28, 1998.
Further plans included improved avionics, cockpit, phased array, 12
hardpoints and extending the weapons suite. The Su-30KI prototype
was also used by the RuAF for testing the R-77 in particular and
served as yardstick for its Su-27 fleet mid-life upgrade.

Su-30KN

testbed for Irkut developed upgrade of Su-27UBs on UBM/BM and
Su-30/Su-30K

unofficial designation for the two MKKs types sold to Indonesia, not
to be confused with Irkut's Su-30MKI for India.

Su-30MK2

Su-30MKK with upgraded electronics that enabled support for antiship
missiles. Upgraded radar called N001VEP. Also intended to work with
SAPSAN-E and Kupol M400 reconnaissance pods. Delivered MKKs is
expected to be upgraded to this standard.

Su-30MKK with Zhuk-MSE radar. Support for Kh-59MK antiship missile.
Developed for or in cooperation with China, reportedly cancelled due
to dispute or concerns regarding technology/knowledge transfer.

Su-30M2

KnAAPO-built domestic version based on the Su-30MK2. Four aircraft
ordered in 2007, delivered in 2011. Reportedly new built aircraft
from the Su-30MK2 production line

Irkut-built Su-30 multi-role variants

Su-30MKI

Irkut produced export version for India with indigenous computers,
French HUD Sextant VEH3000, nav. sys Totem INS/GPS, MFDs and some
Israeli systems (RWR and ECM), first 32 built in Russia, first
serial aicraft was flown on 26 November 2000, and then shown at Aero
India. Final assembly plus license production at HAL.

Su-30MKM

Irkut produced version for Malaysia based on the Su-30MKI with
significant avionics changes. Israeli-produced systems are replaced
by Russian- and South African-manufactured systems, with in
particular ECM systems, such as the MAW-300 missile approach warning
system, LWS-310 laser illumination warning system, SAAB Avitronics
EWC electronic warfare controller. Also the Indian display
processing unit of the Su-30MKI has been replaced by a Russian unit.
Furthermore the Thales Damocles LD/TGP has been integrated.

Su-30MKA

Irkut produced version of its Su-30MK for Algeria. The Su-30MKA is
similar to India's Su-30MKI and Malaysia's Su-30MKM, but fitted with
some alternative avionics. Like the Su-30MKM the French Thales
Damocles LD/TGP is being integrated. First two examples commenced
flight-testing in August 2007. Delivery of the first two aircraft
started in December 2007 with official hand-over in January 2008.
Sometimes the aircraft are referred to as Su-30MKI(A)

Su-30SM2

IAPO-built domestic version based on the Su-30MKI. 40 aircraft
ordered in 2012, to be delivered by 2015.

proposed multi-role version of Su-27K for export, may have been
revived for China several times before China's own J-15 was revealed,
see entry further down.

Su-33(?)

Designation unknown, proposed upgrade of the Su-33 based on the
Su-27SM2. Possibly also Su-33M. Because the Su-27SM2 is a gradual
upgrade, might result in Su-33M2. Abandoned as Russian Navy will
replace Su-33s with the MiG-29K.

Proposed export version of the Su-27M with French avionics for UAE.
Su-27M preproduction aircraft T10M-11 served as Su-37MR demonstrator.

Su-27MP/
Su-37

ESA radar N011M, thrust vector control system, 4 colour MFDs

Su-27UM/
Su-35UB

Two-seat combat capable training version of the Su-27M aimed at
export market to help Su-35 sales. One prototype built, first flown
on August 7, 2000. Received bort number '801'. Later fitted with
Zhuk-MSE radar for testing.

7. Bomber Su-27IB series:

Su-27IB/
Su-32/
Su-34

completely changed airframe, seats side by side, canards, bigger
sting, flat radome, main undercarriage with two tandem wheels, 12
hardpoints, ESA radar B004, rear looking radar N012 in sting, new
navigation sys., internal fuel 12 100 kg, max G limit 7G, can carry
3 drop fuel tanks each with 3000 l/ 2400 kg fuel, titan armour used
on cockpit, some fuel tanks and partialy engines of weight 1480 kg,
fixed geometry air intakes, without air brake, without ventral fins,
retractable air refueling probe, added some stealth features and RAM,
digital FBW, together 6 prototypes were built (2 used only for
ground tests). Currently in production for RuAF orders at NAPO.

Su-27R

planned recon version of Su-27IB, probably the same equipment like
Su-27KRC

Su-27IBP

planned ECM version of Su-27IB, probably the same equipment like
Su-27KPP

New Su-27 derivative (factory designation T-10BM) with redone
airframe based on Su-27 basic design. Fitted with NPO Saturn AL-41F1
(izdeliye117S)
engines and improved avionics, including the new NIIP Irbis-E radar,
to be built around a rotatable passive phased array. Unveiled at
MAKS 2007. First prototype designated Su-35-1 with bort number 901
first flew on February 19, 2008. Three more prototypes built, second
flying prototype '902', static test airframe '903' and third flying
prototype '904'. '904' was lost during taxi trails prior to its
maiden flight. Replaces the previous Su-35 effort with the
T-10M/Su-27M series (which was designated Su-35 for the export
market), reusing the Su-35 designation.

Su-35S

Russian Air Force version of the Su-35 (T-10BM). Differs from the
export Su-35 standard by having local IFF, EW, communication systems
and Irbis radar with more advanced operating modes. 48 on order as
interim fighter until PAK-FA, all to be delivered by 2015. Series
production at KnAAPO started in 2010, with first series-produced
Su-35S maiden flight on 5 May 2011.

9. Chinese Flanker versions:

J-11/J-11A

Chinese designation for Su-27SK built by Shenyang under license.

J-11B

Chinese developed Flanker derivative based on the Su-27SK (J-11)
with 70% Chinese produced parts. Status unknown. Plans call for
integration of the Chinese WS-10A turbofan. Possibly incorporating
avionics from the Su-30MKK. Reportedly being in production for the
PLAAF.

J-11BS

Planned two-seater version of the J-11B, probably to be developed
from a Russian-supplied Su-27UBK or Su-30MKK/MK2.

J-15

Shenyang built carrier-borne Flanker similar to the Su-27K (Su-33)
for the Peoples Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF).
Structurally similar to the Su-33, reportedly fitted with Chinese
avionics developed for the J-11B including an anti-ship radar.
Believed to have been first flown on August 31, 2009, with first
simulated ski-jump take-off on May 6, 2010. Two aircraft confirmed,
believed to have entered initial limited production at No 112
factory.